Guest Services Attendant

fourseasons; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is looking for a Guest Services Agent who embodies our values and delivers exceptional client experiences. You will welcome and register hotel guests, explain accommodations, and help shape the overall guest experience with hospitality and professionalism.

Reporting to the Front Office Manager, this role requires work authorization for New York, and offers opportunities to collaborate with departments across the hotel and contribute to our renowned service

Qualifications

• Knowledge of front desk operations and strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform related mobility tasks.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing) is required.

Responsibilities

• Check guests in efficiently and courteously, using guest name.
• Ensure correct room type and rate are charged.
• Arrange luggage delivery and issue keys.
• Check guests out and settle bills accurately.
• Handle guest requests with hospitality and resolve complaints.
• Operate front desk systems to check guests in/out and run reports.
• Assist VIPs and coordinate with Concierge as needed.

Skills

Front Desk Operations

English Proficiency

Customer Service

Job description

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location: An architectural icon in the heart of Lower Manhattan. Diverse, inspiring and vibrant – where art meets architecture in the heart of TriBeCa, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is steps away from the city’s most authentic neighbourhoods. Come and discover a new kind of urban chic with us, whether you choose to rejuvenate in our globally inspired Spa with a heated indoor pool, or dine at CUT by renowned celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. We look forward to welcoming you.

JOB TITLE: Guest Services Agent

DEPARTMENT: Front Office

OUR VISION

We are New York’s Luxury Lifestyle Icon.

OUR MISSION

• To inspire meaningful connections…
• To curate exceptional experiences…
• To deliver passionate service…

…with kindness, care and a commitment to excellence

OUR PURPOSE

To Enrich the Lives of Employees, Guests and the Community around us

OUR VALUES

• We think differently
• We are client obsessed
• We have passion
• We own it
• We truly care about each other
• We have integrity

Join Our Team

The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is looking for a Guest Services Agent who fully embodies our values, shares a passion for excellence, and infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. As Guest Services Agent you will be accountable for shaping the client experience by providing exceptional service in support of our world-renowned hotel. FSNYD is recognized as a Forbes 5 Star Hotel; Forbes 5 Star Spa and AAA 5 Diamond Hotel.This position reports to the Front Office Manager. Work authorization for the location is required.

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is diverse, inspiring and vibrant. As Guest Services Agent, you will be part of a team that prides itself on excellent service, driving inclusion & belonging, working collaboratively, demonstrating mutual respect and having a passion for providing exceptional client experiences. Your role is vital to the success of Four Seasons New York Downtown. You will be able to shape your work environment by contributing to new ideas, offer solutions and find ways to collaborate with all departments being at the heart of the operation. In return you will be provided with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our employees and all backed by our impressive Employee Value Proposition.

In this position you will report to the Front Office Management team.

Work authorization for the location is required.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are enthusiastic, optimistic and passionate.

You are self-driven and solution oriented.

You are invested in your team, you listen, care about their development and celebrate your team’s success.

You set expectations and know to ‘inspect what you expect’. You foster inclusion and embrace diversity.

You take feedback as an opportunity to help you grow. You work smart, you are organized and have a strategy to achieve your goals. You plan your tasks carefully, you are pro‑active and organized ensuring you’re effective.

You are client obsessed and create opportunities to connect in meaningful ways, building lasting relationships.

You have integrity and your actions match your words.

BASIC PURPOSE

The Guest Services Agent welcomes and registers hotel guests, explaining the accommodations and establishing credit or method of payment. Checks guest out of the hotel, preparing and explaining the bill. Responds to a wide variety of guest requests by accurately assessing the guest needs and requests and then adding personal recommendations and touches to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Checks in guest in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible.
• Assures that guest is assigned type of room requested and the correct rate is charged.
• Arranges for luggage to be delivered to guest room. Issues correct keys to the guest.
• Checks out guest at end of stay.
• Ascertains guest satisfaction, collects keys, posts late charges and presents bill to guest.
• Settles bill accurately through credit card or cash transaction. Maintains a balanced bank assigned by the hotel.
• Makes change, cashes checks, exchanges foreign currency. Reconciles all transactions at the close of each shift.
• Handles all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; resolves customer complaints; assists customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc.
• Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone.
• Utilizes a variety of computer systems to check guests in and out, run daily reports and select and block rooms for arriving guests.
• Accepts reservations, changes and cancellations in the absence of CORE Department Staff.
• Can answer guest calls and direct them appropriately in the absence of a Hotel Communications Agent.
• Ability to quote and be familiar with room and rate availability for current and future dates.
• Ability to select and block rooms for arriving guests; pre-register individuals or groups as required; assist in escorting VIPs and return guests to their rooms as requested.
• Ability to work closely with the Concierge staff to coordinate the efficient handling of guest luggage and follow up on guest inquiries.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

We are looking for individuals who have a knowledge of Front Desk Operations with good communication skills. Applicants are required to have physical mobility as lifting, walking, bending and moving objects up to 50 lbs. Speaking, writing and reading English is required. Positive attitude and willing to learn is must.

SCHEDULE

This position requires an applicant with a flexible schedule and the ability to work all shifts ((Mornings, Evenings, Overnights),weekends and holidays.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• What to Expect: You Will…
• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Have access to a robust benefit plan
• Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work
• Derive a sense of pride in work well done
• Be recognized for excellence

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons – visit us:

https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/

http://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts

https://twitter.com/fsnydowntown

https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsHotelNewYorkDowntown

Hourly Rate of pay- $30-$38

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